Job summary
We are recruiting enthusiastic and committed Specialty Doctors in Anaesthetics to support anaesthetic and critical care services at Glangwili General Hospital and Prince Philip Hospital in Carmarthenshire. These permanent posts include work across theatres and critical care areas, with participation in the on-call rota.
Our Health Board is focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, and Specialty Doctors play an integral role in the development and delivery of Anaesthetic and Critical Care services across the organisation.
Both Glangwili and Prince Philip are busy, well-established district general hospitals with supportive, multidisciplinary teams and a diverse workforce. The hospitals are located in an area known for its outstanding natural environment, coastal access, and national parks.
Main duties of the job
The Health Board is committed to promoting work-life balance, career progression, and ongoing professional development. Successful applicants will benefit from excellent working conditions and the opportunity to develop their clinical skills within a friendly and collaborative environment.
West Wales offers a high quality of life, with easy access to outdoor activities, good schools, and comparatively low living costs. Urban centres such as Swansea and Cardiff are within reach, and the region has strong road and rail links to major UK cities and airports.
We welcome applications from UK-based and international candidates. Pre-interview visits are encouraged, and virtual discussions via Microsoft Teams can be arranged for overseas applicants.
Please review the person specification carefully and ensure you meet the essential criteria before applying.
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About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in: Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings. 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff whoare able tocommunicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirementsduring the course ofyour employment with us.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found atBMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff whoare able tocommunicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirementsduring the course ofyour employment with us.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found atBMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- oValid Certified Advanced Life Support.
Desirable
- oAdditional clinical qualification(s).
- oEvidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oParticipation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge of risk management.
- oKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Experience
Essential
- oShall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- oAble to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
- oNHS Experience
Desirable
- oAble to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.
Teaching
Essential
- oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
- oEvidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.
Other
Essential
- oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner
- oFlexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- oValid Certified Advanced Life Support.
Desirable
- oAdditional clinical qualification(s).
- oEvidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oParticipation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge of risk management.
- oKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Experience
Essential
- oShall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- oAble to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
- oNHS Experience
Desirable
- oAble to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.
Teaching
Essential
- oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
- oEvidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.
Other
Essential
- oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner
- oFlexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
